Egypt face Mozambique in their first match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations today.
The Pharaohs are favourites to top Group B, which also features Ghana and Cape Verde, as they look to go one better than their final defeats in 2021 and 2017 by winning AFCON for a record-extending eighth time and first since 2010.
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No country has lifted the trophy more but the wait goes on for Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah's first crowning.
Mozambique are not expected to pose Egypt a huge threat on the opening weekend on what is their fifth trip to AFCON.
The world's 111th-ranked team have failed to win a game on each of their previous visits to the tournament.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Egypt vs Mozambique is scheduled for a 5pm GMT kick-off today on Sunday January 14, 2024.
The match will take place at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Where to watch Egypt vs Mozambique
TV channel: In the UK, Sunday's game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 4:55pm GMT.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to view the contest live online with the Sky Go app.
Live blog: Follow all the action this evening via Standard Sport’s live match blog.
Egypt vs Mozambique team news
Egypt XI: El Shenawy; Hany, Abdelmonem, Hegazi, Hamdy; Elneny, H. Fathi, Zizo; Salah, Mohamed, Trezeguet
Subs: Gabr, Kamal, Ashour, Kouka, Kahraba, Fatouh, Attia, M. Fathi, Marmoush, Abou Gabal, Sobhy, Lasheen
Mozambique XI: Siluane; Macandza, Mexer, Dove, Mandava; Vilanculos, Guimaraes, Amade, Witi; Pelembe, Ratifo
Subs: Nanani, Malembana, Nene, Bruno Langa, Amadu, Lau Ha King, Clesio, Joao Bonde, Fazito, Ivan, Nangy
Egypt vs Mozambique prediction
With 12 wins in their last 14 games, Egypt are arguably the form team entering this year's AFCON.
Egypt to win, 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Not only have Mozambique lost every game to Egypt, they have never scored a goal in this fixture, which has a 9-0 aggregate score.
Egypt wins: 5
Mozambique wins: 0
Draws: 0
Egypt vs Mozambique match odds
Egypt to win: 4/11
Mozambique to win: 10/1
Draw: 31/10
